2019

SZ1092 : WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Cleveland Rd Pillbox (3)

taken 4 years ago, near to Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, England

WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Cleveland Rd Pillbox (3)
WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Cleveland Rd Pillbox (3)
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Pillbox: EDoB ID: e44902

The second pillbox is also north of the stop-line formed by the railway, and is in opposition on the west side of the Cleveland Road railway bridge in the yard of a business premises. Previously thought to have been removed on account of it being completely invisible from the bridge, it is however extant, albeit buried by the railway embankment and the detritus of a garage premises. The reinforced concrete roof of the pillbox is just visible below the large oil tank which is mounted upon it. Part of the railway bridge parapet can be seen on the left, and in the background is the faint outline of the tower of St Clements Church.

SZ1092 : WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Cleveland Rd Pillbox (4)

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SZ1092, 207 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 10 October, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 10 October, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 1064 9221 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:43.7648N 1:51.0367W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 1064 9221
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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